‘Trump dividend’ or bribery? President promises to pay $5,000 to every US adult — if Republicans win

‘Trump dividend’ or bribery? President promises to pay $5,000 to every US adult — if Republicans win The president offered few details of the plan but said the money would have to be spent in America - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration would pay a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” to each American adult if voters deliver Republicans a win in the 2026 midterms. “So if the Republicans win, you win with us, and you get $5,000,” Trump said of the plan during his speech at the Republican midterm convention in Texas. “It will be called the Trump Dividend.” The president offered few details of the plan, but he said the funds would have to be spent in America. The Republican called the offer the “best part” of his much-anticipated convention speech, and he compared the payout to the administration’s $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” checks for American military service members. Commentators accused the president of attempting to bribe voters to back Republicans, who are forecast to suffer heavy loses in November. In a post on X, reporter Sam Stein accused the president of describing “openly bribing people to vote for Republicans.” This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments